Digital verifiering av praktiska kunskaper i byggproduktion - Verifiering av praktiska kunskaper vid arbete på höjd

Background – During the autumn semester, students Elin Carnebrink and Ylva Rehnholm conducted a study as part of the course "Project 2" within the master’s programme Digital Construction Management at Linköping University. The aim of the study was to map educational levels and identify training needs within the construction sector, as part of the development of a scalable and digitalised model for lifelong learning. The project was carried out on behalf of Proteqta Sverige AB and Mikroinvest Sverige AB. One of the main challenges within the construction and civil engineering sector is the verification of formal and practical skills. Although several educational programmes lead to certifications for specific tasks, the assessment of actual competence is often insufficient. In certain cases, fraud occurs, where workers receive certifications without possessing adequate knowledge, which constitutes a significant safety risk at construction sites. Purpose – The aim of this study is to investigate the need for, or whether it can be seen as a solution, to introduce a digital model for verifying practical skills related to working at height in the construction and civil engineering sector. The focus is on how such a model can help identify risks, promote occupational health and safety, and ensure that and ensure that appropriate competencies are used in high-risk tasks during production Method – The study has been conducted using an abductive research approach, where data collection was carried out through method triangulation. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were employed, including a literature review, document analysis, benchmarking, semi-structured interviews, and participant observation. The qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results/Conclusions – The results indicate a clear and substantial need for a digital and standardized verification model. Current systems are found to be insufficient in ensuring actual competence and compliance with safety requirements. The conclusion is that the implementation of a digital verification model is not only technically desirable but also necessary to meet future demands for safety, quality, and traceability in construction production. Further research is recommended on practical implementation, contractors’ perspectives, responsibility interfaces, and the impact of digitalization on safety culture.